Lemon thyme plants are so easy to grow—they practically do all the work themselves. The highly aromatic herb is a low-slung, woody perennial that performs well in both relatively dry and moderately sunny garden locations. Thyme leaves can be harvested and used in cooking, producing a flavor profile that holds its own against other strong ingredients and blends in perfectly as part of Italian cooking, such as when it’s paired with garlic, olive oil, and tomatoes.Lemon thyme has a flavor profile that’s a natural choice to spice up Mediterranean cuisine, and the plant is also native to that region. Though lemon thyme looks just like regular thyme, you can tell the difference between the two if you crush up a few of its leaves and breathing in its powerful citrus scent.
Lemon Thyme Care
Thymus Citriodorus
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Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
In the garden, plant thyme near cabbage or tomatoes. if you are growing thyme in containers, plant with rosemary which also likes sunny conditions and has similar watering needs.
Pruning
It is important to never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.
Fertilizer
An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during growth period is recommended.
Sunlight
Partial sun generally means less than six and more than four hours of sun per day. Plants for partial sun will do well in a location where they receive a break from the sun each day. They like the sun but will not tolerate a full day of it and need at least some shade each day.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Plants are hardy to about -15°c
Container
When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size. Ceramic pots are porous which means your plants are less likely to experience root rot from overwatering. It also means you'll have to water more often. Plastic pots are lighter, less likely to break, and easier to clean.
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